As we all know, Philippines is an archipelago. It is surrounded by several bodies of water, it has different kinds of beaches; from pure white sand, to pebbles, corals, black sand beach, rocky beaches, almost all sorts of beach you can find in the Philippines. Not only the coastal areas were bodies of water are present. It’s also in the mountains. Almost all provinces in the Philippines do... continue
Monthly Archives: May 2016
IFUGAO… Walking Along the Dikes of Batad Rice Terraces
A trip to Batad, Banaue will not be complete without exploring their vast Batad Rice Terraces. As this one of the UNESCO World Heritage site, it must be something. It really makes this place an interesting one. An invite from Sir Ben for this trip make me confirm without any hesitations. It is one of the first items on my bucket list. It was introduced to me in 2005 yet it wasn’t included in... continue
IFUGAO… Homey Mang Ramon’s Homestay in Batad
We arrive Batad, Ifugao in the afternoon of Saturday, May 28, 2016. From the registration booth, we walk directly to Ramon Homestay where we will be spending our night. Its location are steps down the school. There is a marker at the gate of the homestay. Near the entrance, a beautiful native Ifugao house greets us as we walk towards the waiting area. The waiting area also serves as a... continue
IFUGAO… A Spectacular Weekend in Batad
I am in quest of World Heritage Sites and Batad is one of them. Most of my travels are in line with culture and history though I am not a historian nor am a fan of history in my school days. I simply hate memorizing the exact names of a significant character and at the same time associating it to the plot of the story. I regard history before as a subject only to comply with my studies. Now... continue
NUEVA VIZCAYA / BENGUET… MT. UGO TRAVERSE
MT. UGO (2,150+) Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks *From Pinoy Mountaneer Mt. Ugo Traverse is one of the favorites of... continue